Leil Selichot 1778 / סְלִיחוֹת 5538
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5538 occurred on .
Selichot or slichot (Hebrew: סליחות) are Jewish penitential poems and prayers, especially those said in the period leading up to the High Holidays and on fast days. In Sephardic communities, recitation begins at the start of the Hebrew month of Elul. In the Ashkenazic tradition, Selichot begin on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah — or, if the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, on the Saturday night of the preceding week — to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times before the holiday.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 1776 | 23 Elul 5536 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1777 | 25 Elul 5537 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1778 | 20 Elul 5538 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1779 | 23 Elul 5539 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1780 | 23 Elul 5540 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1781 | 25 Elul 5541 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1782 | 21 Elul 5542 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1783 | 23 Elul 5543 |
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References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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